About

Located in a peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by 5-star hotels and close to Lake Geneva and international organizations, Geneva Hostel is the perfect place for your stay in Geneva. We offer a range of free services, including a public transport card, Wi-Fi, a library, a picnic area, a TV room and a 24-hour reception.
Our guests have left positive feedback on our central location in Geneva and our historic building dating back to the 19th century. We offer free Wi-Fi and a restaurant serving Swiss cuisine in the evening. Lake Geneva is just 250 meters away and the city center is only 0.8 km away.
Some simply furnished rooms include a private bathroom while others have access to a shared bathroom. Breakfast is served every morning. Geneva Hostel has a common lounge with TV, on-site lockers and an elevator. The shared kitchen is equipped with a microwave and dining area. You will also find restaurants in the surrounding area.
We are proud of our commitment to the environment and strive to preserve our beautiful city for future generations. We hope you will choose Geneva Hostel for your next stay in Geneva and we look forward to welcoming you!

Please note:

* Free cancellation policy: 48 hours before the arrival date.
The 1st night will be charged 48 hours before the arrival date.
If the credit card is not valid or has an insufficient balance, the reservation will be definitively cancelled.
If there are several of you of different sexes, please let us know if you would like to be in a mixed or separate dormitory.

* The remaining balance can be paid upon arrival by cash and credit cards

If your reservation is for several nights and you do not show up on the day of your reservation, please contact us before noon on the following day.
If we do not hear from you, the rest of your booking will be automatically cancelled.

* Check-in starts at 3pm.

* Breakfast Included


****Please note:
City tax is not included in the price.

General information:
- No curfew
- Guests can arrive before 3 pm and leave their luggage in our luggage storage
- The entire building is non-smoking

Points of interest nearby:
- Lake Geneva: just 250 meters from our hostel, you can enjoy beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
- The Jet d'Eau: this iconic fountain is located on Lake Geneva and is visible from several points in the city.
- The Old Town: explore the cobbled streets and historic buildings of Geneva's Old Town, just a few minutes' walk from our hostel.
- The Palais des Nations: European headquarters of the United Nations, this impressive building is located near our hostel and offers guided tours.
- The Museum of Art and History: this museum houses an impressive collection of art and historical objects, as well as temporary exhibitions.
- The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum: this unique museum traces the history and humanitarian activities of the Red Cross and Red Crescent around the world.

We hope this information will be helpful in planning your stay in Geneva! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need help or have any additional questions. We are here to help! 😊

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
View House Rules

Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
View all facilities

Reviews

8.3Fabulous(6045)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    7.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Geneva Hostel offers a great location near the lake and city centre, with friendly staff and good security. Guests appreciate the clean facilities and the included breakfast. However, some recent reviews mention rooms can be very hot in summer due to a lack of air conditioning or fans. The atmosphere is generally quiet, making it more suitable for travellers seeking a peaceful stay rather than a social one.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
V
Vardis
Male, 25-30, Greece
everything was exeland but they gave you a duvet cover in 20 of July just put sheets for summer!!!
Stayed in Jul 2026
3.1
J
Justin
Male, 31-40, USA
I made the mistake of booking this hostel without reading reviews. The dorm rooms are AWEFUL. Extremly hot, no airflow and not even a fan in the room. They are dirty and very barebones. There was an outlet at the bed, but it was high and I'm not sure my phone cord would have reached. There is also a club outside and maybe street performers so it is very loud. You will be dripping with sweat attempting to sleep. I left and got another hotel after trying to be in the room for maybe 30 mins at 9pm.
Stayed in Jul 2026
7.4
N
Naomi
Female, 18-24, Canada
The staff were great. My initial room smelt of cigarettes so I had to move. The other people in the room were so loud and inconsiderate. The bathrooms were clean, the lockers were super big and I did not need to provide my own lock. The breakfast was lacking. If you have any allergies you won’t be able to eat almost anything. You also had to rent the fridge
View all reviews

Location

Rue Rothschild 30, Geneva, Switzerland
2.1km from city centre